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J Schwanke Is Still Getting People to Buy Flowers I had J on Flowers & Scents recently, and honestly, it felt less like an interview and more like catching up with an old friend from the flower family.

Voices of the Industry

Apr 28 | 10 min read

Rhododendron Grazeasy Is the Delicate Beauty With a Hardy Character Developed in Germany by the innovative team at Heinje, Inkarho isn’t a flashy flower or a new color. What happens underground is what makes all the difference.

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Apr 28 | 2 min read

From Surplus to Significance: How Flower Empower Is Transforming Lives Repurposing flowers into moments of comfort, connection, and care; an industry model with growing national impact.

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Apr 22 | 3 min read

Let’s Talk About Real Connection As growers, we like to say we’re close to the market. But are we really?

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Apr 22 | 4 min read

When Flowers Scream Inspired by Edvard Munch’s Painting What if a bouquet could feel what no words can say? Inspired by Edvard Munch's 'The Scream', this composition is my attempt to let flowers speak the language of raw, unfiltered human emotion.

Voices of the Industry Floral Art Cut Flowers

Apr 22 | 4 min read

I'm Tired of Apologizing for Flowers We've never been this good. And yet somewhere along the way, this industry has learned to speak about itself in a voice full of footnotes and apologies. Time to change that.

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Apr 22 | 3 min read

Ground Beneath the Business: Why the Next Evolution of Horticulture Is Human What if we built our organizations the way we build fertile soil – not for yield alone, but for everything that makes yield possible?

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Apr 22 | 5 min read

Our Study in Dutch Masters Just like the paintings that inspired our design and photo series, the intention is not just to be seen, but to be experienced and hold attention a little longer.

Voices of the Industry Floral Art Floral Designs

Apr 20 | 3 min read

Rosa's Secret - Chapter 23: Finally, Kunming John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.

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Apr 20 | 11 min read

Where Art Meets the Table and a Book Changes the Room – London 2026 Let's talk about Table Design Exhibition, and RSVP at The Savoy, and most of all Tomas De Bruyne's Book launch at The Chancery Rosewood

Voices of the Industry Floral Art Floral Books

Apr 16 | 7 min read

The Living Creations Hydrangea Series: Dutch Innovation in Garden Beauty The collection and class-leading marketing was developed by entrepreneur Alex Schoemaker, whose work has focused on creating stronger, more resilient ornamental Hydrangea suited to today’s gardens.

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Apr 15 | 2 min read

Why Are Red Naomi Roses a Signature Choice? Red Naomi roses bring depth, romance, and structure to weddings, turning floral design into a powerful visual story.

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Apr 10 | 3 min read

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